If You Struggle To Find Meaning In Your Life, Watch This

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In November 2021, Dr. Peterson traveled to the United Kingdom to give a series of lectures at Oxford and Cambridge. This lecture was given at Lady Mitchell Hall at the University of Cambridge on November 23rd, 2021.
Dr. Peterson gives an in-depth exploration of the problem of perception. In doing so, he touches on orienting reflexes, artificial intelligence, the infinite possibilities parsed by perception, neurophysiology, postmodernism, and the relationship between imitation, awe, and the divine, before answering questions from the audience about the direction of Western civilization, meaning, and the notion of humans as simple biological machines.
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[@GeorgeCollier]

It's amazing how refreshing it is to hear someone say 'I don't know'.

[@bokchoiman]

Humanizes him a bit, eh.

[@okkrom]

Sign of an honest, benevolent, intelligent person acting with good faith. Almost extinct traits.

[@clearvision6418]

It’s like he said, and we all know, we are ignorant creatures. We don’t know much, of anything.

[@clearvision6418]

@@okkrom Exactly!

[@DaDarkGuy]

Didn't think to see you here, good morning

[@jjlewis04]

'No one stops listening to a symphony because they know its going to end' what a line Edit: lol some of the comments, if it's any clarity; I'm an atheist and that line still has a poetic truth to it.

[@bukresanin]

That's pretty immature statement. This is how someone who doesn't firmly believe in The God tries to console himself VS people who pretty understood the Real Meaning of the Life. Thank you Jordan, I'm not buying it.

[@darionz]

@@bukresanin 👍 def playing a part.

[@jaymartinez910]

Life doesn’t have meaning unless you make it have. Your “real” meaning for life is your opinion and has no basis for anyone else. Life is full of struggling and that’s the point Dr. Peterson makes - just because there are struggles in life does not mean life is insignificant and should perish. Likewise, we don’t stand up and walk away from listening to a beautiful piece of music just because we know it will end. That’s not how we should live life.

[@Hankblue]

@@bukresanin Yikes

[@djzip9231]

@@bukresanin bro r u good?

[@vladfifty-two8530]

Might seem weird, but, to hear someone as knowledgeable and intelligent as JP say "I don't know", "I'm not qualified to answer that". Makes me want to listen to him more.

[@tsakitx8190]

Yeap people should take notes

[@jezwc]

With increased knowledge comes increased awareness of all that you have yet to understand

[@clairebordeaux]

That’s not weird at all. None of us know everything, and when people don’t know but make up something because they can’t admit they don’t, that is dishonest & prideful. A person who is generally honest can admit when they don’t know.

[@wolvesandsheeple2543]

That's maturity and wisdom. Most people are unwilling to admit two things: when they are wrong, and when they don't know something. The average person feels personally affronted when they have to admit either of these things.

[@billymead2011]

Humility

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

“This whole movement against low self-esteem is not a good thing. Low self-esteem is there to tell you that something is going wrong and you are not getting the results you want, so it’s time to fix it. Ignoring that mental state instead of using it as a motivator to solve your problems will only make you miserable.” -this is in my notes, but I may have stolen it from someone

[@JJLL195]

@@BTS4990 you’re onto something but havent got the whole picture. What you’re describing there i believe some call that a form of narcissism where their self worth is entire sourced from outisde, believe that’s How Dr K describes it. And the act of sourcing comes from guilt tripping people. In some sense the most general way to describe low self esteem is just “i dont feel too good about myself”. Which could happen to people regardless of their achievement. -eating lunch, dont take me too seriously.

[@JJLL195]

@@BTS4990 you’re onto something but havent got the whole picture. What you’re describing there i believe some call that a form of narcissism where their self worth is entire sourced from outisde, believe that’s How Dr K describes it. And the act of sourcing comes from guilt tripping people. In some sense the most general way to describe low self esteem is just “i dont feel too good about myself”. Which could happen to people regardless of their achievement. -eating lunch, dont take me too seriously.

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@BTS4990 Low self esteem is a mental health condition and there is no such thing as a weak person. I find your comments disturbing.

[@bellezavudd]

@@BTS4990 Isn't guessing and making shit up useless vs actual info. Yeah. Yeah it is.

[@skinnie2838]

If you struggle to find meaning in your life turn to Jesus. He is the only way through the gate. Its as simple as this people.

[@da4762]

Been having thoughts of "why bother doing anything" running through my head for a few months now. This video gives some good ideas and tools I can practice using to find some answers :). Cheers to everyone else trying to do the same.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Unfortunately I get them every other week. They come in like strong ass tidal waves. I feel ya. Sometimes it’s too much and then others I just put on some Elliott Smith, have some bourbon and surf on those bad boys. Gotta go pound for pound.

[@brightelskerfoundation]

I have struggled too. This helped me. 1 Corinthians 10:31 And remembering God is love. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. God bless you. I hope you find consistent peace, love and meaning. 1 John 4:19 We love, because He first loved us. 🌻

[@missclee410]

Same here and also for a few months. I also come to hear what JP has to say which always inspires me. They say " when you're going through hell, keep going". Cheers

[@mattchew4161]

We are human and we all get them my friend. Acknowledgement is the key to success, and you are already past step 1!

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Only a few months? I've felt like that for years 😂

[@iamjdx]

“Nobody stops listening to a symphony because they know it’s going to end.” Wow, unbelievably simple, yet so powerful. Every word Jordan says has you hanging on. It’s beautiful.

[@dukeallen432]

No no no. Just simple.

[@nightjaronthegate]

But everyone would stop listening if they knew it would never end.

[@PE93]

Hahahahha ofc you got these little boys commenting on your thread. Youre right. Ignore them they hate their life.

[@iamjdx]

@@mikekoz6351 yeah because you decide what is profound to me 😂😂

[@Jesper04]

@@PE93 you think its funny that people hate their life? pretty pathetic

[@AsheetBull]

Thanks JP, once I got clean his work helped to reorder my priorities in life. 5 years later I went from being a literal bum living in my car to earning a bachelors degree with a high GPA and being a completely independent and functioning adult. It’s still not perfect but I am eons ahead of where I started from…

[@TAEMAN197]

I'm happy for you just keep pushing.

[@andreistoian2096]

Keep hammering brother !

[@onegorgeouschick]

Congratulations

[@JMBBrasil]

Uau! In just five years! You are amazing! Congrats!

[@ramsank]

keep going brother, we are proud of you.

[@MrLazini]

"Noone stops listening to a symphony just because at some point it's going to end" Damn blew my mind away once again ! Thanks doc!!! I'll remember these words

[@sebastiangast1640]

But dont you stop and listen to music, like a symphony because it sounds good and u enjoy it? Or did i get something wrong.

[@MrLazini]

@@sebastiangast1640 I believe he means metaphorically that you don't devalue and discard everything, hence stop moving towards your end goal, just because you know you'll reach it or because it's going to end either one way or another (can be generalised to life even). Not literally that you don't stop and listen to good music at one point in time (e.g. passing by some good street musicians)

[@allsmilesguy]

@@sebastiangast1640 even better would be “no one stops reading a book or watching a movie or playing a game because it’s going to end.”

[@biko9824]

@@sebastiangast1640 He’s talking about stopping wíth listening

[@nightjaronthegate]

@@psychcowboy1 He means that life, like music, does not have to be eternal to be meaningful. He even follows it by saying, "I think in some sense our proper task is to find the meaning within the finite."

[@Anya1-21]

Highly recommend Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Searching for Meaning”. Changed my life when I read it and will continue to read this small book every year for the rest of my life.

[@botep5529]

Just looked it up. It's included in audible. Ty for the recommendation

[@sirweebs2914]

Sorry to hear that, hope you can change.

[@marceloaguirree]

@@sirweebs2914 what?

[@sirweebs2914]

@@marceloaguirree what?

[@pamvancleave1349]

OMG thank you for reminding me of that title I read years ago. I will read it again. I had the authors name mixed up!

[@raymondtendau2749]

A meaningful life as far as I can tell is to find a mode of being that is so meaningful that,the fact that life is suffering is no longer relevant. ‐Dr.Jordan Peterson

[@patricianoel7782]

V. Frankl said The meaning of life is helping others find meaning in theirs.”Simple.

[@sirweebs2914]

I found solitude in knowing that I am going to die one day and that it's going to be all over, there hasn't been a single day I was glad beeing alive and there likely will not be one but it's funny to me how it works the other way around for me. I can move on and get on with my life exactly because it has an end. People are different all you can do is hope that most will eventually find what they need.

[@DnVFMVs]

Another one from Dr. JP " the meaning of life is to live a meaningful life."

[@moroccaninchina7089]

I believe to live a meaningful life is to know for sure that this life is just a test that’s passing. Being yourself while spreading goodness and kindness is what all life is about. When you strive to improve yourself while trying to help others too, that’s what meaning is.

[@sirdernosoftides8137]

@@psychcowboy1 found the Hassan and H3 cancerbaby

[@Babe.Ruth.In.Beirut]

Keanu Reeves had one of the best answers I had heard about what happens after death. He said, “I do know, that the people who love us will miss us.”

[@sirweebs2914]

Exactly the same will happen, what happened before you were born. Non existing.

[@imallergictobullets]

Why is that a good answer? I love it personally, but why

[@earlwimberley2396]

It is an excellent answer because it is honest and inclusive. We don't know what is beyond death. People have argued that almost as long as there have been people. Yet there are few who have never lost someone they loved.

[@Babe.Ruth.In.Beirut]

@@imallergictobullets because that’s the one thing we all know for certain about death. Everything else is speculative.

[@Babe.Ruth.In.Beirut]

@@earlwimberley2396 Exactly!

[@jackier2119]

You can’t just “find” meaning of life, you create your own meaning of life. Whoever is reading this, I hope you have a wonderful life, and truly be happy💕

[@beeman4266]

Ultimately life has no inherent meaning, we live, we die, that's it. But you can make an impact and give more to the world than you take. Be kind to the people around you, care about others, find what makes you happy and motivates you. It's entirely up to the person to find what the meaning of life is and it's different for everyone. In the end we live, we suffer, we rejoice, we feel sorrow and sadness but that's life and I'd prefer to be here experiencing it than not at all. The closest thing to a miracle is that we're all here and alive in this time. What are the chances that you would be born our of billions of sperm cells? The fact that we were born and we're conscious is meaning enough to at least try to live life imo.

[@themanape]

Yes, you can create your own meaning. But if your meaning doesn't fall in line with the truth, your would have deluded yourself.

[@jackier2119]

@@themanape Oh yes, that’s why we need to see reality as what it is, not as what we wish it to be. I can always create some ways to how to live my life, but I also accept that I can’t control the outcome at all.

[@mlkekennedy5602]

Thanks, I wish the same for you ❤️

[@demetrius8686]

@Free Doms what he meant was if your dream doesn't fall in the limelight of reality, then you've quite literally deluded yourself, but don't think for a second that limits you, reality in these days(at least for now), there are so many things you can be and do.

[@vincentkosieradzki8154]

I try to not fall in the trap of idolizing, and I do my best in keeping it that way. As all people are flawed, I believe our mission in life is to always strive for the better and be, throughout the course of life, less and less flawed. Or as “not bad” as possible, given the burdens of life which reach us all and beat us to the ground. So Dr. Peterson, I do not idolize you. But damnit.. you’re truly a blessing to this world, a man who helps millions of people by telling the raw, harsh truth while giving tools and solutions on ways to bear it. I hope your wisdom continues to reach people around the world, stay healthy and don’t let the foolish bring you down.

[@Doctor.T.46]

So you're saying that anyone who disagrees with him is foolish. There are plenty of truly great philosophical thinkers who think Peterson's views are foolish. Just trying to give some balance. I hope I'm not being foolish.

[@vincentkosieradzki8154]

@@Doctor.T.46 No, certainly not. Given the complexity of life and endless of different perceptions on all matters depending on ones upbringing and surroundings (and genes/nature at play with our surroundings), there are plenty of views differing from Dr. Peterson’s. However there’s a great amount of, I’d say, indisputable truth in his teachings. And by “the foolish” I was referring to those who spout thoughtless and untrue statements about him without actually, genuinely, in an intelligent way criticizing his ideas and teachings. There are things he’s spoken about that I disagree with but I recognize that those things might apply to the vast majority of situations, which makes them generally true. He was/is of course wrong about some things because no human being is always right. I’m still young so I have a very long way to go. After all, nobody young is truly wise because wisdom takes learning and time. We all start off as foolish and stay that way to some degree for the better part of life, me, you, everyone, you’re not alone my friend! Cheers

[@savagejuicebox13]

@@Doctor.T.46 I think it’s a matter of why someone disagrees that makes them foolish. If it is because they are clinging to old beliefs and Peterson breaks their world view, then yes, foolish. But it is because they are attempting to find ‘the truth’ and no other motive aside from that. Then I see that as completely healthy and I think Peterson would agree with this.

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@vincentkosieradzki8154 Thank you Vincent for your measured response. At the risk of sounding patronising, can I say you sound wise beyond your years. I could disagree on some of the points you make but that wouldn't be constructive on my part. Can an old person offer a small piece of advice. Be careful, when formulating and argument, not to deal in absolutes and certainties. That just backs you into a corner. Also be careful with concepts such as truth. They are fraught with danger. Well done my young friend.

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@savagejuicebox13 It doesn't matter whether Dr Peterson agrees or not, that's irrelevant. I have always challenged him on his expressed views, yet I am consistently mocked, abused and called a troll. So according to your view it's these followers of Peterson that abuse me are the foolish ones?

[@shakirraza4874]

Dr jordan peterson. Hats off to you sir. You really are an inspiration.

[@pindadopje0162]

Ikr this guy is such a eye opener we need to protect these people.

[@WhiteGuysMadder]

I'm glad you made it through a rough time in your life and were able to return to helping us get through our hard times

[@sanag5053]

I so agree with this feeling

[@14goldmedals]

“Meaning is the antidote to suffering.” Words I will keep from this.

[@sopad4629]

“Meaning is the antidote to suffering”

[@saratoombs6812]

EXACTLY SO PAD AN AUNT ASKED ME IF SUCH PERSON WAS MY IDOL, I TOLD HER I HAVE NO. IDOLS, OH YES I HAVE ONE ME, SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO ANSWER

[@bukresanin]

Not 'meaning' The Meaning.

[@chickennuggets1837]

@@saratoombs6812, mm

[@Impaled_Onion-thatsmine]

It's a methodology

[@candacemitchell6773]

I could listen to Mr Petersen all day long. He’s amazing so intelligent and down to earth at the same time.

[@juansebastiantorressanchez6726]

I actually do that haha.

[@Doctor.T.46]

That's your problem Candace, you should spread your attention between lots opinions. That way you can form a well rounded opinion. Just listening to one source is called indoctrination.

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@psychcowboy1 I like it. Well said. Get ready for the abuse from his followers.

[@tcmtech7515]

@@psychcowboy1 Yes, unlike you did.

[@tcmtech7515]

@@Doctor.T.46 How so? For most people, he is just one source of many and it is only the obvious and highly transparent projectionistic fools that can't seem to understand that reality for what it is.

[@c.w.5688]

Honestly, someone like JP is the person I want by my side when life gets tough. I feel like he always makes me think in ways that immediately improve my life.

[@soniagorgeous]

Whenever I’m lost (which is 90% of my time) Professor Peterson makes me feel hopeful, I’m so grateful to be living at the time frame as him.

[@sss-ub1db]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ;

[@lancelotdufrane]

No one stops listening to a symphony knowing it’s going to end. Perfect.

[@HAZMOLZ]

That is a profound quote.

[@HAZMOLZ]

@@psychcowboy1 It's a beautiful metaphor for "enjoying the moment". Don't fixate on the end of something - death - when there's so much to be enjoyed about the present - the symphony of life. That's his point. Not difficult to understand but a little abstract.

[@HAZMOLZ]

@@psychcowboy1 There is profundity found in framing something obvious with a fresh perspective. I found this to be the case here.

[@HAZMOLZ]

@@psychcowboy1 Lol, calm down mate, profundity is a subjective claim and context matters. If you disagree, fine. I don't care.

[@sopad4629]

❤ Omg Dr. Peterson is like a poetry, when you listen to him. I feel magic and a different realm when he talks, and his ideas brings me to a different world while I’m still holding on stead ground to my own earth.

[@wtfgrooves3268]

At one of his biblical lectures Jordan starts of by reading a letter that was sent to him by someone who claims she saw him in an ayawaska vision... I'm not big on spiritual interplay between worlds, but everything she said about him in her letter sounds about right..😅 Check it out;) you may find it interesting✌🏻

[@wtfgrooves3268]

Biblical lecture no. 4: Cain and Abel

[@WaaDoku]

3:37 "You have to look in your own life and see where meaning glimmers and then pursue that." - Jordan B Peterson, casual Harry Potter fan 4:22 "Meaning is implication for action or for reorganisation of the perceptual frames that frame action." 5:21 "Imagine a Viennese Waltz" - I really would like to know what he thinks about the meaning of "dances" at Metal concerts when he thinks a Waltz is "a complete vision of an ordered society"... 7:30 About punk rock (Ramones) concert (answers the question above). Even if people do mosh pits it's still a form of harmonious pattern. Music is "completely opaque to rational argumentation."

[@christophermurray6973]

As a former geologist, I enjoyed the part about making a conscious effort to shorten your timescale of evaluation. Years of thinking in eons does a lot to belittle one's own efforts. Thanks, JBP 🙏

[@Brave_New_Tube]

"In music, you find this demand that the music lays upon you to orient yourself in relationship to this harmonious interplay of patterns." As a musician/music lover, this absolutely describes what it's like to really "get into" a piece of music you're playing or listening to, kind of our "flow state" or being "in the zone" as it were. It's an otherworldly feeling, almost out-of-body but not really, kind of like your mind and the music lock in as one and your body is just sort of along for the ride and does what it feels led to do. I think you've gotten a taste of this feeling before, Dr. Peterson, perhaps from that time (and maybe others) when you felt so incredibly and inexplicably overwhelmed with emotion by a symphony you were listening to. Imagine being in and out of that state for an hour or more if you're a performing musician who *really* gets into the music and performance.

[@caralho5237]

its why i hate modern music the beat feels oppressive

[@aurograce2983]

@@caralho5237 maybe it’s supposed to be oppressive. Perhaps that’s why most modern pop music sounds the same

[@bellezavudd]

@@caralho5237 By modern music do you mean radio music? I ask because there are numerous bands playing today who don't sound like typical (boring, repetitive, sound the same ) radio music at all. Go search for the good tunes waiting for your ears. 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎷🥁 🎻🎺📯🎹

[@Brave_New_Tube]

@@bellezavudd Yeah there's a lot of repetitive stuff out there to wade through nowadays, but there are just as many hidden gems out there now too, and there's something new and unique to hear around every corner if you dig deep enough.

[@brandonginsburg3120]

Performing music is farty (sometimes just noise we make when processing things) and personal. It it useless directly but nourishing intellectually. I hate it but find puzzle-solving (by ear) neat. And most importantly, music can convey emotions FAR more effectively and comprehensively (universally) than word language.

[@AdrienMelody]

Jordan seemed more relaxed than usual in this video. It’s nice to see 😊

[@heathermiller76]

Knowing what he has gone through, listening to this is so much more meaningful..... Dr. Peterson went through 2 horrific years, maybe more, of Benzodiazepine addiction & withdrawal..... he gives hope to so many and any of you dealing with addiction to anything, should go watch Dr. Peterson's daughters page & follow her interviews about this. Its life changing..... God Bless anyone who reads this & I hope you, and I, find the fulfillment we are searching for & life brings us happiness & blessings.

[@amharicmoveis3754]

This guys is brilliant. He knows “I don’t know” the wisdom of All.

[@Stillow]

@@psychcowboy1 well if you focused less on his political views and more on his knowledge about psychology then maybe you'd notice something

[@undercoverspy20]

This " The Molecule FX boulder" guy is a troll who spams the same kind of useless comments 1000 times a day. Ignore or block him.

[@ald1144]

And, he's into the Ramones. Could he be any cooler? Nope, not in my book.

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

VERY Socrates!

[@Rooxie973]

@@psychcowboy1 You missed it. The answers are not found outside of ourselves. Jordan is a great guide in this respect, and I do not agree that he speaks with self-importance. He is quick to point to his own inadequacies

[@brightelskerfoundation]

After looking for a long time, this has just hit me regarding my meaning: 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. In essence, do all for love, because God is love. Thank you. I discovered it while watching this video. I believe beyond all other motives you're standing up their because of the love in your heart God has blessed you with Jordan and here's to you for showing it and God for giving it you. God bless you and your family and thanks again. 😊

[@austindenotter19]

If there was hope for Paul there is hope for us all!

[@brightelskerfoundation]

@@austindenotter19 Amen! It took my stubborn self a long time to grasp that the Lord was the only hope. So happy and grateful. 😊

[@chrismachin2166]

@@TheOlzee when someone says “God is love” the alarm bells should ring.

[@MoteofVolition]

Everyone could do with ensuring their path is true and good, for them and the world. Thank you JPB :)

[@SimonHelling]

[@karenlindley.9756]

I love this guy. So humble yet so wise. Am so happy to see him in good health, I hope, and doing what he does best. ❤️🙏🏻

[@rr965]

Everything you say rings true and beautiful, JP. Every word is heavily laced with compassion and understanding and wisdom. God bless you, you good, good man.

[@NuGrungeMetal]

As someone who struggles to find meaning in their life, after watching this video, I still struggle to find meaning.

[@amberfunderburk6992]

Jesus ❤️

[@timkooper]

You must throw everything away exept for you deep soul. Start building after you can do that

[@Guys_Love_Each_Other]

meaning is: just live in the present for the greater future, simple

[@frankclements1431]

@@Guys_Love_Each_Other what does that mean?

[@aaronwebb1548]

"We were keeping our eye on 1984. When the year came and the prophecy didn't, thoughtful Americans sang softly in praise of themselves. The roots of liberal democracy had held. Wherever else the terror had happened, we, at least, had not been visited by Orwellian nightmares. "But we had forgotten that alongside Orwell's dark vision, there was another - slightly older, slightly less well known, equally chilling: Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Contrary to common belief even among the educated, Huxley and Orwell did not prophesy the same thing. Orwell warns that we will be overcome by an externally imposed oppression. But in Huxley's vision, no Big Brother is required to deprive people of their autonomy, maturity and history. As he saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think. "What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwell feared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with some equivalent of the feelies, the orgy porgy, and the centrifugal bumblepuppy. As Huxley remarked in Brave New World Revisited, the civil libertarians and rationalists who are ever on the alert to oppose tyranny "failed to take into account man's almost infinite appetite for distractions." In 1984, Orwell added, people are controlled by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure. In short, Orwell feared that what we fear will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we desire will ruin us. "This book is about the possibility that Huxley, not Orwell, was right." From "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business" by Neil Postman. I despair for those who refuse to seek enlightenment and experience. We exist, let's make the most of it and be the best version of ourselves we can become.

[@jeffreysmith236]

We have both, side by side. We welcomed Big Brother for distraction. This damn useful thing in my hand is Big Brother, and I chose to put it here. Because of the distractions and entertainment.

[@Misinformed_lol]

Thank you for this

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@onegorgeouschick]

@@pirupami9746 Thank you

[@onegorgeouschick]

Thank you

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

The last thing the regime wants to see is the people bettering ourselves on our own accord. So do it. I’ve heard someone say before “overconsume that which the regime tells you to avoid.” And while that isn’t a perfect statement and can lead to different problems, we can take something valuable from it. God bless

[@erikjohanson2898]

You cant be more wrong. Of course the regime wants their people to be bettering themselves

[@MondayNightFriend]

Another instance of dropping the exactly right video at the exactly right time for me, and I find that meaningful in itself.

[@VictoriaMRumfield]

Oh how I love to hear a wonderful lecture from Jordan Peterson right before bed. He makes the world a better place in my heart.

[@hezigler]

"Music is, to me, proof of the existence of God. It is so extraordinarily full of magic, and in tough times of my life I can listen to music and it makes such a difference." Kurt Vonnegut

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

There are too many people who still don’t seem to understand how dire the situation in America really is. Raise your family right regardless of what society looks like, we will always be blessed if we turn to God in these times!

[@janetwoodworth4062]

Amey

[@wma453]

Dr Peterson, I have pondered all my substantially long life for the answers you have provided about how to live to my life, Some of the answers I had found on my own and they were reinforced by your teaching and I have gained insight from listening to your lectures. But now I'm pretty old. I'll be 69 soon. Every day is more important and I find myself panicking at the thought of not being able to be productive. I've struggled to make gains in my life and there are still things I need to accomplish. Now sometimes when you start thinking about a dilemma you get a flood of help from the Universe. I was thinking about posting a comment to one of your videos and I found this one, how appropriate. I wish you would talk more to people who are ready to accept you advice and find a way to put it into action. Thanks

[@FonzOne]

I appreciate your work so much Dr Peterson. You’re an inspiration and you say it how it is. I can’t even count how many times your work has reached me and spoken to me. You’re an incredible person who gets too much unwanted hatred for speaking truth. Thanks Jordan, you’re a hero.

[@bigpoppa192]

I cried watching this speech. I cry often when I listen to him

[@justamangoddamn]

Dr peterson has helped me tremendously just by watching his videos and implementing his suggestions. Imagine the benefits of his patients that actually get to have a in person session.

[@nefwaenre]

i'm at my worst... my education loan got rejected thrice... i return, as always, to your videos Professor, because you give me the mental strength i need. Thank you.

[@Phoenix-kh1iu]

Were all struggling and we can all do it! Keep strong!

[@missclee410]

I heard this the other day " instead of asking why this is happening TO me, ask why it's happening FOR me ". I am sorry though. I find that hitting a wall means maybe I'm being redirected

[@user-cp8qq2wo6k]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ;.

[@jintymcginty1469]

Your gonna get there in the end just keep persisting !!!

[@brucekamps6970]

Take your passion and educate yourself. The web is a great resource. You dodged a bullet. Schools are a waste of money and time. Debt is slavery.

[@ilovejettrooper5922]

"Meaning is implication for action, or for re-organization of the perceptional frames that frame action." All right: I'm going to spend the next 5 years meditating on *that* phrase.

[@jt5895]

All he's really saying in overly complicated way is that meaning is the reason why we do things based on the way we perceive and think about reality. But the problem with that definition is that it doesn't give the individual true objective meaning in their life. The kind of meaning described by Peterson is only limited to the subjectivity of how each individual thinks and perceives, which is not true meaning at all.

[@siriusfun]

This was great, Jordan - and so well timed. My sincere thanks. Now back to writing and recording my next album... cheers from Toronto! :)

[@puna_hanma4091]

A talk between Dr. Peterson and Sadhguru would be great and an interview to watch

[@rahjeel]

"To live is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in that suffering." -Friedrich Nietzsche

[@beat1riz]

Nietzsche is dead.

[@abelmakkonen9926]

@@beat1riz is he dead really ?

[@adamturner8732]

Jordan will be a man always remembered... the only way he would not be is if they suppress him to the max but thank God for these recordings!

[@coreyhaga2623]

Always a pleasure listening to J P 🕊

[@user-cp8qq2wo6k]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ...

[@themossy007]

Delighted to see this man back on stage and doing what he enjoys after everything he has been through. Good on you Mr Peterson 💪

[@optinoptimist]

Thanks for your efforts to do such great things for other humans!!! Your calling is truly a gift to so many! Don't let any negativity get you down! You've inspired too many people towards the callings of their lives, let that goodness push aside all the darkness that threatens to overwhelm you at any given moment

[@Doctor.T.46]

By darkness do you mean someone who genuinely holds a different opinion from Dr Peterson.. I sincerely hope not.

[@optinoptimist]

​@@Doctor.T.46 hello!!! nice to meet you dr T!! by darkness i mean the inner struggles that Dr Peterson deals with. Struggles with depression/mental health issues, and really all the inner darkness that comes with that issue and also the physical issues he's had to deal with, as well as the struggles we all deal with, just living life itself is often a battle between the light and the darkness that threatens to overwhelm us, if not then one is lucky, and usually only through ignorance no? If one takes much time to wrestle with deep issues, and searches the depths of themselves, then they are certain to be threatened by much darkness whether they're willing to face it and try to wrestle with it or not. I think we can agree that Dr Peterson, whatever else is thought of him, is known to be one who is willing to wrestle with that darkness, though it seems to clearly take it's toll at times. I only wanted to help add more light to that journey! make the fight a bit easier for him if at all possible, as i'd like to do for you, and everyone, if it were in my power at all. thanks for giving me the chance to clarify!!! i hope you're doing well!!!

[@Doctor.T.46]

@@optinoptimist Thank you for your clarification, very much appreciated 👍 🙏

[@Doctor.T.46]

@UCbS-sKEmeTh7iTdqekTS3pQ I certainly don't feel superior, I just have a different opinion to that of Jordan Peterson. I'm not even sure I'm right. As for spending a lot of time here, it's because I enjoy hearing different opinions. I have an open mind and being here is part of my education.

[@Doctor.T.46]

@UCbS-sKEmeTh7iTdqekTS3pQ most of you are not foolish, but I do worry that many followers don't take the time to question Peterson's views or do their own research. That worries me.

[@wesleyclark8586]

There are similar people out there like him in in the fact that they give advice but what sets him apart is that he's so raw and passionate I don't think he's hiding anything he puts his whole life on the line and I really think you really cares about everybody

[@epicfooza]

Even though most of this goes above and over my head, I appreciate how well he knows his audience. He is at Cambridge so he speaks and uses verbiage that they can understand. When he’s on Joe Rogan he speaks as if it’s to the common man. It’s a skill set that’s easy to learn but hard to master

[@thomasjorge4734]

A truly honest man. He does not change his message, only his vocabulary.

[@epicfooza]

@@thomasjorge4734 facts

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@bloodmime]

I hope your videos are always around, I find it a great comfort to always have a guide to help me if I lose my way.

[@milekrizman]

It is so obviously that he read all the relevant psychological, sociological, historical, philosophical and religious books. This man is truly intelectual giant. Hat off dr. Peterson 🎩

[@justwill8239]

About the symphony example; it is also interesting how it makes symphony so much better precisely because it has an end. All things have an end, and they become a fuel for the new beginning and a possibility of a change.

[@robstrickenfeary]

Also, sometimes the end of a symphony (or any song) can be the best part, especially if there's like a big *DUUUNNNNNN!!!!!* at the end 😍😍😍

[@StrangeFredyKing]

God this man is honest!

[@iamacalmocean2080]

You are a beautiful man Dr Jordan Peterson. A true gift to the world. Thankyou for choosing to impart your wisdom and admitting you don’t know everything…but then go on to give such meaningful answers of hope in this time. Love listening to your meaty words 🇦🇺💫💚

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@NicolaCairncross]

Thank you, I really needed to hear that today.

[@Mr.Wonderful731]

He does that for me a lot too!

[@bukresanin]

What? What did you need and what did you get?

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@skugga7]

This lecture within itself offers a great meaning to my life as I did not pay attention to the time whilst listening to it. I appreciate thorough navigation of the human unconsciousness, as well as Jordan B Peterson.

[@Booster85]

The meaning to life is to be happy and to make others around you happy for me... The happier you become the more improved everything else becomes

[@sirweebs2914]

The problem is to find what makes you happy.

[@iveneverseenahealthyvegan.9885]

This is a great man and the reason youtube plays a good part in people's lives. I find that knowing these things a revelation. Putting it into practice is the difficult part.

[@plutonium120]

dr peterson is at his best when he's on stage, in front of an audience.

[@stumpshot70]

Mr. Peterson you've had my attention for many years now...but you've just taken it a step up. You went to a Ramones concert? Kudos to you my man.

[@holyghost718]

Excellent talk, meaning is God...God IS CONSCIOUSNESS!!!🦉🦉🦉

[@Musicdudeyoutub]

God is love

[@bradhaines3142]

no

[@holyghost718]

Musicdudeyoutub yes

[@Doctor.T.46]

There are a number of philosophical concepts that seek to describe consciousness..the existence of a God is only one of many.

[@holyghost718]

@@Doctor.T.46 You misunderstand, the "existence" of God is a total misnomer unless you do not believe in existence. Existence IS God. Consciousness IS God

[@bidoofftw]

I tried commenting this a while back, but i think i used some trigger words that caused youtube to remove it, but for a long time i was really really depressed and i was at the point where i was about ready to give up on life. I had that same exact mindset that you describe here and i reached out to a really old friend who i shut out of my life just to be alone. He was very understanding and supportive and sent me this video. Im still here and ive been working in my mental and im doing significantly better. Your advice here saved my life. No clue if you will even see this, but if you do, thank you so so much

[@doublea125]

JBP is the only person I can think of who could possibly describe a mosh pit as a waltz for nihilists. Now I can't stop thinking about it.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

What is a mosh pit? Google translate thinks it is arabic.

[@GT-tm1ft]

@@ankavoskuilen1725 Google it in English, then translate the description.

[@dakar-2243]

Being in the exact circumstances that I am in right now, this lecture really helped realise when all of my optimism has disappeared; it was the exact timeframe that I've stopped living in the moment (Having done that for around 2 or 3 years until that moment) and started thinking in the future / within timeframes. Really helped me get a glimpse of what the issue was.

[@Beastiie7]

Thanks for charging Jordan, god bless! //C Drake

[@user-cp8qq2wo6k]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ...

[@BanjoPixelSnack]

My little cousin who was 20 just took her own life a month ago. Her funeral was two days ago. She left a note saying she saw no future for herself and no point to anything. She was a talented artist and musician. I am struggling to find a point to anything when you can lose the ones you love at any moment and life is full of loss and pain. Then I just watched this video and want to say thank you JP. Your rationality and compassion help to ground me and give me hope when I feel I am spinning out of control.

[@STUDMUFFINGAMINGATHLETE]

I revel in the fact life has no meaning. It is my meaning because I'm free to do what I want with no guilt or fear.

[@Vladidon]

SELFLESS, BENEVOLENT, ALTRUISTIC, ELEEMOSYNARY. This is Jordan B Peterson. All at the expense of his own wellbeing, emotional, physically, mentally. You inspire me.

[@brianlittle9202]

What a badass Jordan Peterson is. I have so much respect for him.

[@sss-ub1db]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ;

[@brianlittle9202]

@@sss-ub1db Thank U very much.

[@sss-ub1db]

@@brianlittle9202 You're welcome, let her know I referred you

[@brianlittle9202]

@@sss-ub1db the message U sent me about her is gone ??? I don't understand what happened is there any chance U can resend it please.

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@minomokwa744]

Thank you so much, Dr. Peterson, you are a hero of our times ! God bless you for telling us and speaking to us. We ALL are 'searchers' you definitely show reasons not to give up. God bless you & your loved ones.

[@finprol943]

Day 3 of requesting to bring Dr.Thomas Sowell to the JBP podcast.

[@athena5681]

This!

[@joenash6121]

You don’t know how much this helped. Thankyou so much.

[@jbrpfan]

"Meaning is implication for action or for reorganization of the perceptual frames that frame action"

[@jt5895]

So meaning is the reason why we do things

[@chetandamyzoeller5634]

To meet JP in person and spend just a few minutes with him would be a blessing. I wonder how difficult it is to access JP. He is a gift to humanity.

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@cavanaughh1490]

The example of “why stop a baby crying” is so perfect because while it garners a laugh, taking care of an innocent human being who needs you is also perhaps the most important thing in the world.

[@alaricgoldkuhl155]

We are the Universe made conscious of itself. Through our eyes it gets to look out at itself and wonder. The problem of death and what may happen after it is only a problem if you think of yourself as this tiny separate thing apart from everything. If however you understand that you are a Universe, all anxiety about death fades.

[@MrRF007]

And that Mr. Peterson is where you have it wrong…… you want us to look for meaning in time and in ourselves! True meaning is found outside of time in eternity with our eternal Saviour Jesus. The true meaning of life is to love Jesus with all your heart soul mind and strength and love everyone else and then you will find the true meaning of life! Try it I dare you! Believe in Jesus and be saved it’s really that simple.

[@tomdixon1213]

Actually, I repent first as much as I can, and then have faith in the Good Lord Jesus.

[@CableGirl35]

Carl Jung was a Swedenborgian- Emmanuel Swedenborg says consciousness continues after we die 🤗💜 And I’ve been addicted to rock concerts lately- I call rock ‘poetry for sufferers’- I am not nihilistic by any means- I have more faith through suffering than many ‘religious’ folks that preach faith blindly. Rock concerts are a spiritual experience that brings me closer to God 🙃

[@jluther1755]

Many many hours of listening to Mr Peterson. Not a minute wasted

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

📌Friends, I hope this helps someone who needs to hear it💜 According to many Near-Death Experiences, we come here to learn about love experientially and to apply what we learn. A soul cannot do that in the ethereal realm because everything is perfect there. To understand the light (love), one must experience darkness; one cannot truly know what a thing is until it has been contrasted with its opposite. I believe we choose to come here, and sometimes not just to learn, but to help others (to teach). Heaven is home, but once we've enjoyed basking for eons in perfect heavenly bliss, we might look forward to a new challenge/adventure in this amazing universe. I think the soul takes on these 'lives' just as we opt to read books or watch movies - sometimes a comedy, other times a drama or thriller etc., - but all for the sole purpose of learning to love. So please don't fear the process; God knows what He's doing. Don't be a backseat driver! ☺️ However, I do believe that it's *imperative* that we learn to love (mercy, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, fortitude, equanimity, etc.), otherwise, experiences and even lives may repeat until we do so! Understandably, God always gives precedence to the soul over the body. Once we've overcome all our challenges, I doubt we'll come here too often, if at all. I believe that an important thing to remember is the 'golden thread' that seems to run through most NDEs; namely, we are a part of God (His children), we're eternal, we're loved beyond measure, and we come here to learn to love. Thank goodness it's designed in such a way as to always feel like the first time! Strive to be the best version of yourself in thought, word, and deed, and you may be surprised by the abundance of blessings that come your way. Give it a try and see for yourself! I wish you the very best in life! 💜 "To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better... To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@juansebastiantorressanchez6726]

I'm glad of see Jordan in such good humor.

[@p1b1harper]

Back on drugs obviously.

[@dekaron12]

I fucc*ing love this man. A mentor and a father to soo many people lost and in need.

[@dianemunson9698]

I luv Jordan no not that way !!! I have often thought he could very well be one of few in our day that is so honest

[@Valikillenni]

You know, I'm very glad to see Jordan smile more and see him a bit more light hearted, good for you man

[@workinprogress0123]

I don't think anything has changed in his lectures. I still get that wonderful feeling that i used to get watching those university lectures... Thanks for everything

[@ForestG]

This is gold. Seeing JP live in a month. Can't wait!!

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@randomcoolwhip1]

Really needed to hear this today been really lost lately and have been reading 12 Rules for Life but this really hit home thanks Dr. Peterson hope to hear you on Rogan again sometime soon

[@drdavid62]

J.P. is such a rewarding pleasure to listen to! I am always enriched by his insights.

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@loaizacam1934]

Thank you Dr. Peterson for your deep and thoughtful discourse. It is truly inspiring.

[@user-cp8qq2wo6k]

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ, ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ɴᴏᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʟɪɴᴄᴋ ʀᴇɢᴀʀᴅɪɴɢ ʙᴛᴄ/ ᴇᴛʜ ɪɴᴠᴇsᴛᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴅᴇᴀs 𝚃ᵉ𝚇ţ𝄍𝑾𝒉𝔮τ𝑠𝑨𝑝𝑝 ±𝟭𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟳 ʟᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ...

[@JonesLBJ23]

I’ve always thought that while it would be extremely valuable and useful to see and understand the world the way Mr. Peterson does, it almost has to sometimes work against him mentally. Maybe I’m wrong.

[@charleswomack2166]

JP's brilliance can only do so much for someone in my situation. I am unemployed, divorced, unemployed(but I do have a rather significant savings). I am on Fluoxetine and am devoutly religious though. And I am a recovering opioid addict who at age 42 lives with his parents still! But I am rather acutely aware of how thinking positively can actually change the situation one finds oneself in! My diagnosis is/are depression, opiate addiction in sustained remission, PTSD AND anxiety, which I control through exercise! And I have have been undergoing a rather rapid detox from Suboxone. I do NOT reccomend it! And if you have a good job, do Not quit unless you have something lined up already.

[@Soriosh]

It's videos and lectures like this that inspire introspective thought. I really hope that we all find the meaning and will to carry on and thrive.

[@cantunderstandnotry6130]

We do know that consciousness is essentially energy we also know that energy cannot be created or destroyed only changed

[@kinjite6858]

I sometimes find Dr Peterson's intellect scary and then he says "I don't know" it's then I realise just how self aware and humble he is, there may still be hope for us with people like him around.

[@pirupami9746]

Look up James Scotmore

[@nuwang2381]

I guess my question is, what if you as a person don't find joy in the mundane things you do in life anymore. What if life to you is just a means to go to sleep and get rest and be away from menial task constantly? What if things such as music or interaction is losing it's glimmer and you are just stuck their expected to do things in spite your referance frame don't matter to you ultimatly.

[@minnigmanmad]

I feel the same way.

[@christineramsey4781]

Jordan Peterson has personally changed my life God Bless him!!!!!